What does driving a black car mean?
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Driving a black car refers to vehicles that operate illegally for paid services without completing any relevant procedures with the transportation management department or obtaining an operating license. Penalties for driving a black car: If caught driving a black car, the driver's license will be confiscated. Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license, or while the license is revoked or suspended, will result in a fine and up to 15 days of detention. Violations associated with black cars: Illegal passenger transport, unlicensed or fraudulent operations, lack of government regulation and regular supervision, unguaranteed service quality, inability to obtain insurance, and failure to conduct regular safety inspections on the vehicles.
The term 'illegal taxi' is quite common in the transportation industry. Having driven a taxi for over a decade, I know it refers to drivers who operate without proper licenses to pick up passengers. Many people get into this business to make quick money, as official taxi licenses are expensive and come with taxes, but driving an illegal taxi carries significant risks. The vehicles might not have passed annual inspections, and insurance coverage could be incomplete. If a passenger gets into an accident, liability is hard to trace. I've seen crackdowns by the police where fines can reach tens of thousands, and vehicles get impounded, making life tough for the drivers. In the long run, the government should simplify the entry process to help people operate legally, making the market fairer and passengers safer. The illegal taxi phenomenon stems from economic pressures, so simply cracking down isn't enough—practical solutions like providing low-interest loans or training opportunities are needed to address the root causes.
